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Suggested topics for 2024

The Program Committee is particularly interested in receiving proposals on the following topics below. These are considered ‘hot topics in international education (IE)’ for 2024. Please note this list is not exhaustive and should only be used as a guide.

To see a more comprehensive list, we encourage you to read the descriptions of all AIEC key interest areas, which includes a broader range of topics that are relevant to international education. The Program Committee also has a keen interest in proposals that enhance the student voice and involve international students in sessions.

  • Australian Universities Accord and what it means for IE
  • Automation and the impact on the human element
  • Competitor updates/global competitive landscape
  • Cost of living and accommodation shortage impact on IE in Australia and globally
  • Data insights from source markets across all sectors
  • Decolonisation of IE
  • Developments in learning abroad
  • Diversification of source markets, products and services
  • Drivers of choice for the younger generation 
  • English language (EL) Test for Australian migration
  • Emerging EL Testing Products 
  • Engaging with alumni
  • Engaging with the next generation
  • Evidence-based examples of good practice in IE
  • First nations and IE
  • IE for sustainable development – examples of good practice
  • Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on student engagement
  • Impact of alumni in their home countries
  • Innovations in Transnational Education (TNE) 
  • Insights from other industries
  • International student employability outcomes
  • Metrics to measure success
  • New business development strategies and models
  • New migration/visa strategy 
  • New modes of engagement (including online learning, workplace learning, executive education, micro campus model, etc)
  • Paid work integrated learning and degree apprenticeships
  • Partnerships (especially ‘how to’ ‘who with’ topics)
  • Policy changes and impact on IE and sector response
  • Recruitment and admissions innovations
  • Refresh of the Australian IE National Strategy
  • Regional and remote employment for international students
  • Scholarships and Fellowships
  • Staffing and staff retention in IE
  • Student journey from recruitment through to alumni outcomes
  • Sustainability of IE
  • “What’s new?” across all aspects of IE
  • Up-to-date market intelligence especially for new markets